Female comics commend Kathy Griffin for ‘Fashion Police’ exit

Griffin, who originally stepped in to replace her “dear friend” the late Joan Rivers, said she was leaving the show after discovering her brand of humor didn’t fit with the creative direction of the show.

“My brand of humor, while unrepentant and unafraid, is all about CONTEXT. There is plenty to make fun of in pop culture without bringing people’s bodies into it,” Griffin wrote in a Twitter message on Thursday.

Several other female comedic performers were quick to show support for Griffin’s decision on social media.

“Girls” star Lena Dunham took to Instagram to express her appreciation, writing,“Congrats to my beautiful friend Kathy Griffin for bravely saying enough is enough to intolerance of all kinds on television. She’s modeling a better way for the youths.”